Mate in 3: queen to c6 (b6)
c9-19567Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
27. Qc6+ Kb8 28. Nd7+ Ka7 29. Qa6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Nd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #314.
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